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Ohio Holdover tenants

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Ohio?

A landlord may file an eviction action against a tenant who is holding over after the term, even where the retaliation rules would otherwise apply.

Verified Source: Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.03(A)(4) · last checked 2026-10-23

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